We provide language courses to all faculties of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt as part of the curriculum and also additional courses for our students.
You will broaden your knowledge of English in your compulsory subjects and, if you are interested, you can choose from our voluntary additional offer between other languages: Austrian Sign Language, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Electives Languages summer semester 2026
The courses take place 14 weeks with two (German three) teaching units each.
Please note our fee regulations.
You only have a fixed place on the course once the contribution towards costs has been paid. You will automatically receive the payment request in CIS. We reserve the right to cancel courses if we do not have enough participants - you will be informed in good time.
Courses are graded and appear on your semester certificate if they are completed positively. Negative grades are not shown. The grades of the electives have no influence on your studies.
Have fun learning languages!
Austrian Sign Language
Basic course (part 2)
Continuation from the winter semester – you will learn more words in sign language and gain in-depth knowledge about the world of the deaf.
The lecturer will give us tips on communication and accessibility in sign language.
time: Monday 17.00-19.00
place: City Campus
start: 2 March 2026
English
Plain Talking
Participate in online discussions, stating and responding to opinions on topics of interest at some length. Focus on speaking.
Level B2/C1
time: Monday 17.30-19.00
place: online teaching
start: 2 March 2026
German
All German levels take place on the same day and the same time:
time: Monday 17.30-20.00
place: online teaching
start: 2 March 2026
If you do not know your level, you can take a placement test and only then register for the appropriate course.
A1.1 (Beginners)
A1.2 (Beginners with previous knowledge)
I can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences.
B1.2 (intermediate, part 2)
I can talk coherently about familiar topics and personal areas of interest. I can talk about experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.
B2.2 (upper intermediate, part2)
I can understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics. I can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without much effort on either side. I can express myself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a point of view on a topical issue and give the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Spanish
A1.2 (beginners with previous knowledge)
I can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences.
time: Tuesday 17.00-18.30
place: online teaching
start: 3 March 2026
A2.2 (lower intermediate with previous knowledge)
I can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, work, local area).
time: Tuesday 18.45-20.15
place: online teaching
start: 3 March 2026
Contribution towards costs Electives Languages
| Target group | Language | Teaching units (45 minutes each) | Cost per course per semester |
| Regular students | German | 42 units | 120 € |
| Regular students | Austrian Sign Language (27 units) English French Italian Spanish | (27)/28 units | 100 € |
| Incoming students | all languages | all courses | no fee |
| Alumni (exchange students) | all languages | 27, 28 or 42 units - depending on the course | 250 € + 25,50 € ÖH membership fee |
| Non-regular students | all languages | 27, 28 or 42 units - depending on the course | 363,36 € study fees + 25,50 € ÖH membership fee |
Are you exempt from paying tuition fees? If so, you can apply for exemption from paying the contribution to costs by sending an email to Claudia Appl.
You are not a student of our university, but would still like to take advantage of the language programme? Please contact Claudia Appl!
English for all faculties
During the English courses within your study programme you will learn to communicate in English in the relevant professional context.
You will learn to
- confidently use technical vocabulary
- give presentations
- conduct meetings
- write applications and
- analyse and discuss technical texts.
At the beginning of your studies, you will take an entrance exam so that we can provide you with the best possible support.
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